Best things to do in Edirne

Edirne Essentials

Edirne served as the capital of the Ottoman Empire before the fall of Constantinople, resulting in a dense concentration of imperial architecture. This collection highlights Mimar Sinan’s UNESCO-listed Selimiye Mosque and the 15th-century Üç Şerefeli and Old Mosques. It also features the Grand Synagogue of Edirne, the largest in the Balkans, alongside the city’s historic covered bazaars and museums dedicated to regional archaeology and the military history of the Balkan Wars.

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Selimiye Mosque

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Grand Synagogue of Edirne

Grand Synagogue of Edirne, aka Adrianople Synagogue is a historic Sephardi synagogue located in Maarif Street of Edirne, Turkey.

Balkan Savaşları Müzesi

Located within the historic Hıdırlık Bastion, this museum documents the defense of Edirne during the Balkan Wars of 1912–1913 using military equipment, uniforms, and dioramas.

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Edirne Museum

This museum provides a comprehensible insight into the history and culture of Turkey by displaying various artefacts.

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Üç Şerefeli Mosque

The Üç Şerefeli Mosque is a 15th-century Ottoman mosque in Edirne, Turkey.

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Old Mosque, Edirne

The Old Mosque, also known as Grand Mosque, is an early 15th-century Ottoman mosque in Edirne, Turkey.

Alipaşa Çarşısı

An arched, covered bazaar designed by architect Mimar Sinan in 1569. It contains 130 shops and six gates, serving historically as a center for the city's gold and silver trade.

Selimiye Arastası

A 16th-century covered market situated next to the Selimiye Mosque. It features a long, vaulted corridor housing over 100 shops, originally built to provide financial support for the mosque complex.